What is the meaning of the term “Hadith”?
a) A collection of religious rules
b) The sayings, actions, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) A law of inheritance
d) A book of prayers
Why is Hadith important in Islam?
a) It is a philosophical work
b) It provides guidance for living according to the Qur’an and the Prophet’s teachings
c) It is only a historical document
d) It is irrelevant to the daily life of Muslims
How many categories are Hadith classified into?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Three
d) Five
Which of the following is NOT a category of Hadith?
a) Sahih
b) Da’if
c) Qudsi
d) Majhul
What is the role of the “Sahih” category of Hadith?
a) It is a fabricated Hadith
b) It is a weak Hadith
c) It is a sound and authentic Hadith
d) It is a controversial Hadith
Which of the following is a famous collection of authentic Hadith?
a) Sahih Muslim
b) Sahih Bukhari
c) Sunan Abu Dawood
d) All of the above
What is the significance of the Hadith in the context of Islamic law (Shariah)?
a) It provides legal rulings for all situations
b) It complements the Qur’an by explaining its meanings and applying it to real-life situations
c) It has no relevance to Islamic law
d) It is a form of personal reflection
What does the “Isnad” refer to in the context of Hadith?
a) The text of the Hadith
b) The chain of narrators who transmitted the Hadith
c) The compilation of Hadith
d) The legal interpretation of the Hadith
What is the “Matn” in the context of Hadith?
a) The chain of narrators
b) The legal ruling based on the Hadith
c) The actual text or content of the Hadith
d) The date when the Hadith was collected
What does “Da’if” mean in Hadith classification?
a) Strong and reliable
b) Weak and unreliable
c) Sound and authentic
d) Not narrated by the Prophet (PBUH)
What is the purpose of studying Hadith in Islam?
a) To understand the actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and apply them to daily life
b) To critique the teachings of the Prophet
c) To challenge the principles of the Qur’an
d) To reject the Sunnah
Which of the following is NOT considered a source of Hadith?
a) The sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
b) The actions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) The sayings of Prophet Musa (PBUH)
d) The approvals of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Why are Hadith collections verified for authenticity?
a) To ensure the reliability and accuracy of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
b) To give them a historical context
c) To make them more readable
d) To create personal opinions about Islam
Which of the following is considered the most authentic Hadith collection?
a) Sahih Bukhari
b) Sahih Muslim
c) Sunan Abu Dawood
d) Jami at-Tirmidhi
What is the primary purpose of a “Qudsi” Hadith?
a) To provide a statement of the Prophet (PBUH)
b) To provide a narration from Allah through the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) To discuss legal matters
d) To describe the Prophet’s character
What does the “Sunan” collection of Hadith focus on?
a) Laws and traditions
b) The life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
c) Personal stories of companions
d) Legal rulings in detail
How do scholars classify Hadith according to their reliability?
a) By the length of the Hadith
b) By the number of narrators
c) By the authenticity and continuity of the chain of narrators
d) By the complexity of the language used
What does the Hadith emphasize in terms of Islamic practice?
a) Only spiritual matters
b) The importance of social justice, ethics, and worship
c) Only political leadership
d) The rejection of social customs
What is the primary difference between “Sahih” and “Da’if” Hadith?
a) Sahih is unreliable, while Da’if is authentic
b) Sahih is authentic and reliable, while Da’if is weak and unreliable
c) Sahih is based on personal opinion, while Da’if is based on public opinion
d) There is no difference between them
Why do Hadith scholars critique narrators?
a) To study the social life of early Muslims
b) To ensure that only truthful narrators are cited for reliability
c) To explore the geography of early Islam
d) To trace the economic status of narrators
What does the term “Mutawatir” refer to in Hadith studies?
a) A Hadith that is reported by a few narrators
b) A Hadith that is reported by many reliable narrators in every generation
c) A fabricated Hadith
d) A Hadith that is rarely narrated
How are Hadiths preserved over time?
a) Through oral transmission by the Prophet’s companions and written compilations
b) Through artistic representations
c) Through archaeological discoveries
d) Through political writings
What is the purpose of the Hadith in shaping Islamic ethics?
a) To describe the Prophet’s life as a model of ethical conduct
b) To focus on political leadership only
c) To provide a structure for economic systems
d) To outline military strategy
What is the key importance of studying Hadith in modern times?
a) To gain historical knowledge
b) To deepen understanding of Islamic teachings and apply them to contemporary issues
c) To compare it with other religious texts
d) To critique the religion of Islam
